We will be establishing a public registry for licences of occupation under the Mining Act. The public will be able to easily access this new registry through the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS).
August 14, 2023 - September 13, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000253 to McFarlane Lake Mining for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000119 to Cobaltech Mining Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 7, 2017 - January 21, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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A number of amending regulations under the Planning Act were filed on March 5, 2018 and came into force on April 3, 2018. The changes to the regulations facilitate implementation of legislative changes made by the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017.
October 5, 2022 - November 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000287 to Aecon Mining Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 12, 2023 - January 26, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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We have finalized government response statements (GRS; species-specific policy) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover four species at risk in Ontario: Black Redhorse, Carolina Mantleslug, Pugnose Minnow and Silver Shiner.
August 28, 2024 - September 27, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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This proposal is for a renewal to Permit To Take Water No. 6701-9QALFR for Aecon Mining Inc. Water will be taken from one (1) pond for aggregate washing purposes at the Marmora Mine site, located in Township of Marmora, Ontario.
We have finalized government response statements (GRS; species-specific policy) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover six species at risk in Ontario: Fawnsfoot, Lilliput, Threehorn Wartyback, Shagreen, Toothed Globe and White-rimmed Shingle Lichen.
September 18, 2023 - October 18, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000275 to South Timmins Mining Incorporated for early exploration activities. The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000235 to South Timmins Mining Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000065 to South Timmins Mining Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000130 to Legendary Ore Mining Corporation for early exploration activities, in Dundonald township, approximately 20 kilometres south west of the town of Iroquois Falls.
December 6, 2022 - January 5, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000309 to Northern Gold Mining Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
We are amending the Conservation Authorities Act to improve transparency and consistency in conservation authority operations, strengthen municipal and provincial oversight and streamline conservation authority roles in permitting and land use planning.
December 20, 2023 - February 20, 2024 (62 days) Closed
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We are proposing to make regulatory changes to improve implementation of the Endangered Species Act, 2007. These changes will help us continue to deliver a species at risk program that is effective and focuses protections where they are needed most.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000056 to Compton Mining Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
February 14, 2020 - March 15, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000039 to Globex Mining Enterprises for early exploration activities near Larder Lake, Ontario.